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Role Summary

Own the full lifecycle of concrete, asphalt paving, and pavement maintenance projects across commercial, municipal, industrial, and residential work — from lead qualification, estimating, and proposals through planning, field execution, change orders, billing, and closeout. Perform accurate takeoffs and estimates; build budgets and schedules; coordinate crews, equipment, materials, trucking, and subcontractors; drive production, quality, safety, customer satisfaction, and profit targets.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• Ability and willingness to obtain a DOT medical card.
• Ability to pass a drug test.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, details, and addenda.
• Ability to plan ahead for upcoming projects and bids; strong time-management.
• Ability to orchestrate crews and coordinate labor/equipment efficiently.
• Ability to track and document work, bids, budgets, and progress.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literacy; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong mathematics and analytical skills.
• Estimating Experience in the construction fields
• Ability to learn and use construction estimating, takeoff, and timekeeping software.
• Understanding of construction practices (sitework, concrete, asphalt, maintenance).
• Professional attitude, confidentiality, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Customer relations and conflict-resolution ability.
• Bonus/Preferred: Equipment knowledge; knowledge of multiple trades; leadership abilities; self-driven work ethic; AutoCAD experience; construction PM certifications; Civil Engineering degree with or without EIT/PE license a plus (non-required); Project Management Professional Certification a plus.

Expanded Key Responsibilities - Estimating

• Qualify incoming leads and RFQs; plan estimating schedule around priority and workload.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for concrete (flatwork, curbs, footers, ADA ramps, walls), asphalt paving (patching, base/binder/wear, overlays), milling, crack sealing, sealcoating, pavement marking and excavation/grading/drainage tie-ins.
• Build complete estimates: labor, equipment, trucking, materials, vendors, subcontractors using company production rates and industry norms.
• Determine crew sizes, equipment lineup, and logical path to completion.
• Identify constraints (access, utilities, traffic control, phasing, weather/seasonality).
• Verify budgets cover labor burden, equipment costs, and overhead; Quality Control (QC) team bid reviews; maintain templates and historical cost data.
• Client communication from RFQ → proposal → award/loss; prepare submittals for awarded projects.

Expanded Key Responsibilities - Project Management

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously; track budgets, schedule, and production.
• Delegate tasks to foremen; mentor field leadership and team members.
• Set project schedules/phasing; coordinate equipment, materials, trucking, and subcontractors.
• Mobilize efficiently to minimize idle time and haul cost; maintain QC for client acceptance.
• Facilitate field → office information flow: daily logs, quantities, crew hours, photos, notes.
• Document unusual events (equipment failure, weather, conflicts) and mitigation.
• Initiate RFIs and change orders promptly; expedite approvals and update budgets/schedules.
• Finalize project values for accurate billing and revenue recognition.
• Professional communication with office, field, clients, and inspectors to drive proactive solutions.
• Closeout: punch lists, as-built quantities, final billing, lessons learned.

Expanded Key Responsibilities - Asphalt & Pavement Maintenance (Field Coordination)

• Plan paving temperature windows; coordinate paver, screed, and breakdown–intermediate–finish rolling patterns.
• Manage trucking flow, haul routes, and tonnage pacing; coordinate traffic control needs.
• Oversee milling operations (depth, slope, speed, trucking) and broom/sweeping.
• Sequence crack sealing, sealcoating cure windows, and striping schedules; tie-in overlays with drainage and curb returns.

People, Communication, and Business Support

• Participate in employee reviews; track performance and attendance; coach for growth.
• Assist HR/leadership with hiring and interviews as needed.
• Collaborate with Estimating Team so field production data improves future bids; provide routine status reports to leadership.

Experience & Skill Tiers

• 0–2 Years (Assistant Hybrid): Learning takeoffs, small COs, documentation.
• 2–4 Years (Competent Hybrid): Manages small/medium jobs; accurate takeoffs; solid documentation; client coordination.
• 4–7 Years (Independent Hybrid): Multiple complex jobs; strong paving/concrete scheduling; budget control; CO pricing and negotiations.
• 7+ Years (Senior Hybrid): Leads major projects; mentors; improves systems, production rates, and standards.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Health Insurance: 65% employer paid.
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Plan with 4% match.
• Paid training.
• DOT physical reimbursed after 60 days.
• Performance Bonus Potential

Time Off Policy (Holidays & PTO)

• Holiday pay is included as part of your compensation package.
• Holiday hours are excluded from overtime and fringe benefit calculations.
• Paid major holidays (must work the scheduled day before and after unless excused).
• PTO and Holiday Pay begin only after successful completion of the 90‐day probationary period.
• PTO accrues based on straight hours worked (not paid hours).
• Annual PTO maximums and accrual rates (based on 1,560 work hours/year):
• Year 1: Up to 5 days (40 hrs)
• Year 2: Up to 8 days (64 hrs)
• Year 3: Up to 10 days (80 hrs)
• Year 5+: Up to 15 days (120 hrs)